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Two arrested after man, 87, is reportedly attacked and kidnapped in Oldham

Police have described it as a "shocking incident".

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 23rd September 2024

Two men have been arrested following reports that an 87-year-old man had been attacked and kidnapped in Oldham.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) explained that, at approximately 9pm last Sunday evening (15 September), an 87-year-old man – who has not been publicly named – was reportedly walking home in the Lee Street area of Oldham when he was dragged into a black car and blindfolded, while demands were made for his money and personal items.

The victim was reportedly then attacked and pushed out of the car in the Rishworth area of West Yorkshire.

The man eventually found aid by knocking on a door at around 10:40pm that evening.

Lee Street in Oldham, where the victim was reportedly attacked and kidnapped / Credit: Google Maps

Last Thursday (19 September), police first arrested a 39-year-old man on suspicion of kidnap in connection with the incident, but he has since been released on police bail pending further investigations.

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A second man, aged 24, was then arrested yesterday morning (22 September) at an address in Royton on suspicion of kidnap, and he remains in custody for questioning at this time.

Police are continuing to appeal to the Greater Manchester public for information and witnesses of this “shocking incident” as their investigations progress, with Detective Inspector Emma Hulston, from GMP’s Major Incident Team, assuring that: “Our investigation team is making good progress in gathering evidence to establish the full circumstances.”

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DI Hulston continued: “Whilst incidents of this nature can cause alarm in the community, we do believe it was an isolated incident with no wider threat to the public. Specialist officers are continuing to support the victim and detectives are working around the clock determined to bring offenders to justice.

“We are continuing to appeal to the public for information, dashcam, or doorbell footage that could help us solve this crime and help hold all those responsible accountable.”

Information can be provided through GMP’s dedicated Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) here, or by contacting the investigation team on 0161 856 3635 quoting log number 3165/150924.

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